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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.08, 1,968.24 and 662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.08, 1,968.24 and 662.64 is: 994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.08 : 1,968.24 = 662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.08/1,968.24 = 662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.08x = 1,968.24 × 662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.08x = 1,304,234.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,234.55/1,312.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.02

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